Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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